See "Bouquet of Moon" a Quilt by Toyoko Nakajima

How Do the Judges Ever Decide?

It must be almost impossible to judge a quilt show. We know we couldn't do it. When we saw this stunning quilt, Bouquet of Moon by Toyoko Nakajima, in Houston, we couldn't figure out how it didn't win a ribbon. It is meticulously appliquéd and beautifully hand quilted. It's a winner in our book.

"Bouquet of Moon" by Toyoko Nakajima - Sign

"Bouquet of Moon" by Toyoko Nakajima - Flower Detail

"Bouquet of Moon" by Toyoko Nakajima - Yellow Flowers

"Bouquet of Moon" by Toyoko Nakajima - Roses

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#28 chilisand 2019-08-02 12:08

In another venue, it might take best of show. It is a lovely quilt!

#27 Rosa Faria 2019-07-31 11:10

wowwww.... it is fantastic !!!!!

#26 crowefan 2019-07-30 21:17

It's gorgeous. Judging is so very subjective.

#25 Lani 2019-07-30 18:50

Wow! What a stunning work of art! Gorgeous, gorgeous quilt!

#24 Nancy Maass 2019-07-30 12:28

I love how she used the shades in the fabric for the flowers. A fantastic quilt!

#23 melegchristine 2019-07-29 19:00

This quilt is beyond stunning! Incredibly beautiful!

#22 Carol Frencham 2019-07-29 17:37

Exquisite.

#21 Frankie Melanson 2019-07-29 12:46

Absolutely incredible. I envy anyone with this kind of talent. Just gorgeous.

#20 Sandansequilts 2019-07-29 10:53

After working in the judging room of many large shows, I have learned that judges have to make hard choices, especially when faced with many excellent quilts. When choosing the very best quilt, little things will determine the winner & cause others to lose - consistent stitch length, shadowing, visible appliqué stitches, irregular binding, etc. They have to find the most perfect & that’s why some quilts that appear ribbon worthy do not receive the ribbon. Competition can be fierce, especially at national & international shows.

#19 t hughes 2019-07-29 10:49

I cannot even imagine the hours spent on this beautiful, stunning quilt, the designs, colors, all of it, it is awesome.

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